Major Decisions and Bold Moves in Trump’s First Five Days
Key Points:
- President Donald Trump has kicked off his second term with a rapid push for significant changes within the federal government.
- In his first five days, Trump issued 26 executive orders covering everything from environmental regulations to citizenship rules.
- He ordered the military to the southern border, fired the head of the U.S. Coast Guard, and challenged constitutional laws with several sweeping executive actions.
- In perhaps the most controversial move, he pardoned around 1,500 supporters involved in the January 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol attack.
- Trump’s supporters have compared his aggressive start to a special forces raid, catching federal workers, unions, and media off guard.
- Conservative groups like “Project 2025” had been preparing policy plans for Trump’s return to office, and his actions align with their recommendations.
- Trump introduced “Schedule F” to make it easier to fire federal employees, and has pushed for an overhaul of FEMA to shift responsibilities to the states.
- Despite these rapid actions, Trump faces potential legal challenges, including court orders blocking some of his executive orders, such as the one to end birthright citizenship.
- Trump’s political future could be at risk if he fails to deliver on his promises quickly, especially if Republicans lose seats in the midterms.
